Carla Ybarra
Woodway,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in diverse work settings. Works effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. CPR Instructor certified; Organizes classes, transport all necessary materials to the class location, teach the class, and ensure that the students can properly perform CPR and know when to do so. Able to provide supervision, orientation, training, education, and evaluation of clinical field staff; including identifying professional practice standards within the organization and promote professional practice development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
07.2018 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of ventilator management, tracheotomy management, extensive wound care, G/GJButton, Central Lines/PICC, Infusion Therapy pediatric patients.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Mentored junior nurses to promote professional development and enhance overall quality of care.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare practices and developments to provide evidence-based care.
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
School Nurse
Lorena Independent School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw health services for school of 600 students and faculty.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting CPR instruction, Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis evaluations.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Substitute School Nurse
Lorena Independent School District
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA & FERPA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Increased district campus's state compliance with health records by 25% or >
Telehealth Nurse
Carenet Health Services
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Case Manager
Carter HealthCare
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions for 30+ caseload/wk.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Public Health Nurse
Health Department
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly.
- Safely administered vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Collected, organized and disseminated quality data from multiple sources.
- Initiated partnerships community-wide to initiate and complete off-site health fairs.
Registered Nurse
Providence Health Center
07.2011 - 04.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Med-surg, Pediatrics, & surgical services experience; cross-training to cardiac, renal, and ortho units.
- Committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support to improve surgical outcomes.
- Approximately 2-3 years of surgical services experience as a circulating nurse in the OR primarily CVOR and Neuro; cross-training with Cysto, Ortho, and general cases.
- Maintains sterile environment, ensures proper patient positioning, and ensure the safety and well-being of the patient throughout a surgical procedure.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05.2011
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Clinical Skillset & Judgment
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Ability To Work Autonomously & Collaboratively
- Critical thin
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
10.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Lorena Independent School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
Substitute School Nurse
Lorena Independent School District
03.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
07.2018 - Current
Telehealth Nurse
Carenet Health Services
10.2017 - 05.2018
Case Manager
Carter HealthCare
08.2016 - 06.2017
Public Health Nurse
Health Department
01.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Providence Health Center
07.2011 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Navarro College
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